Disney World and the unions representing its workers have reached a tentative agreement to boost the resort’s minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by year's end.

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The company must invest $15.75m to strengthen its cybersecurity and pay a penalty of $15.75m to the US Treasury.

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More than half of all breaches occurred in the Department of Social Protection, data revealed.

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The investigation will look into Temu's content and product recommender systems as well as the sale of illegal products on the platform.

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The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.

S-5! has partnered with Metallion Industries to distribute its mounting solutions in the Pacific Northwest, enhancing access to snow retention products for metal roofing customers.

A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions.

Aligned Exteriors Group has partnered with Trinity Exteriors, adding the Minneapolis-based company to its Midwest brand portfolio. Trinity's owner, Ted Swanson, will continue in his current role.

Disney Advertising wants more brands to know, "You've got a friend in me." The company recently told ADWEEK it realigned the organizational structure of its ad sales to better reach midmarket advertisers, with the goal of offering more localized, consultative services and supporting growth areas around data, automation, and outcomes. For Disney, midmarket advertisers are...

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Drivers in Hawassa, the capital of Sidama Regional State, report an acute and worsening fuel shortage, which they attribute to widespread black market sales within the city.

Negotiators from Congress and the White House are scrambling to complete work on funding government agencies for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown.

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The Social Security Fairness Act, a bill to undo WEP and GPO, has enough support to force a floor vote. But that’s unlikely to happen until at least November.

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The debt ceiling deal has come with just days to spare before a potential first-ever government default. On Sunday, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement and they are urging Congress to quickly pass it. Biden pronounced the development “good news” in remarks at the White House announcing the agreement. This followed a tentative compromise announced late Saturday. The deal risks angering some Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions, which include spending cuts. McCarthy and Biden spoke Sunday evening as negotiators drafted legislative text. They face a June 5 deadline when Treasury says the U.S. would risk a debt default.

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U.S. officials say state-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft’s cloud-based security and hacked the email of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing last month. The surgical, targeted espionage accessed the mailboxes of a small number of individuals at an unspecified number of U.S. agencies and was discovered by the State Department. Officials said none of the breached systems were classified. The hack was disclosed late Tuesday by Microsoft, which said email accounts were haced at about 25 organizations globally beginning in mid-May. A U.S. official said the number of U.S. organizations impacted was in the single digits.

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Granicus’ Angy Peterson says effective data management allows agencies to make evidence-based decisions on customer outreach and engagement.

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This is 1Password’s first deal with a major distributor, and they plan to use it to expand their reseller base globally through TD SYNNEX’s broad reach.

Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways

Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit managing the .ORG domain, recently announced it now oversees 11 million registrations. Jon Nevett, PIR's CEO, attributes this growth to what he describes as a "responsible" expansion, emphasizing a focus on security and community support.

We as MSPs are in a unique position to do a lot of good for others, while making sure we continue to provide for our own families.

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Lawmakers agree to shelve the California Journalism Preservation Act, which aimed to revive the struggling news business by forcing Google to pay for news content it distributes.

The former Little Mix member gets candid about her decision to leave the girl group, claiming she felt 'enormous pressure' for being constantly compared to her bandmates.

T.J. Osborne and his bandmate John invite chair of the House Republican Caucus to meet them in person for discussion after conservative politicians block plans to honor T.J.

The former Little Mix member gets candid about her decision to leave the girl group, claiming she felt 'enormous pressure' for being constantly compared to her bandmates.

T.J. Osborne and his bandmate John invite chair of the House Republican Caucus to meet them in person for discussion after conservative politicians block plans to honor T.J.

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According to a report by Kearney and LUXASIA, India's luxury beauty market is projected to grow to USD 1.6 billion by 2028 and USD 4.0 billion by 2035. This growth is fueled by economic development and an expanding middle class. Brands need to tailor their strategies for region-specific preferences to succeed. Early market entry and expert support are crucial to navigate complexities, the report said.

India's retail inflation rose to 6.21 percent in October. This is a significant increase from September's 5.49 percent. Food prices are the main reason for this surge. This is the first time since August that inflation has gone beyond the Reserve Bank of India's 6 percent limit. The rise in onion prices is a major concern.

Hugo Boss reported third-quarter operating profit slightly above expectations, but acknowledged it won't achieve its 2025 revenue and profit growth targets due to weak demand. Despite cost-cutting measures, the luxury fashion brand faces challenges from cautious consumer spending and a difficult market, particularly in China.

Driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions, gold prices soared to 39 new all-time highs in 2024, marking the highest number in 45 years. The surge, influenced by strong Asian demand and US election anxieties, saw gold reach $2,734 per ounce, prompting predictions of further increases.

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay a $700 million settlement to resolve a probe by 42 US states and Washington, DC. The inquiry examined the marketing of their baby powder and other talc-based products, which have faced allegations of causing cancer. The settlement addresses claims that Johnson & Johnson deceived consumers about the safety of its talc products.

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit NOEL KING, HOST: The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are being felt all over, even underwater. (SOUNDBITE OF WHALE SINGING) KING: That's a humpback whale singing in Glacier Bay, Alaska. Scientists are finding the oceans have been quieter as shipping traffic has fallen. Here's NPR's Lauren Sommer. LAUREN SOMMER, BYLINE: A lot of scientists have had to cancel their field work this year, but not Christine Gabriele. She can work all alone in a boat on Glacier Bay. On a cool rainy morning, she spots what she's looking for and captures it on her smartphone. CHRISTINE GABRIELE: Yeah, there are about five whales working this one little area, breathing when they're up. (SOUNDBITE OF WHALE BREATHING) SOMMER: They're humpback whales. GABRIELE: It looks to me like they might be feeding on some schools of fish. (SOUNDBITE OF WHALE BREATHING) SOMMER: Gabriele is a wildlife biologist with Glacier Bay National Park. For 35 years, the park service has been

Thousands of church members cooperated to pull off the massive PNG for Christ event in Papua New Guinea. The evangelistic efforts resulted in more than 300,000 baptisms. Is this a sign of the last days?

The Supreme Court's decision on Thursday requiring sentencing factors to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt will create a surge in challenged sentences.

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The Denver district attorney has launched an investigation into how a spreadsheet of voting system passwords ended up on the Colorado secretary of state's website earlier this year.

An American college student and her boyfriend have been jailed for four months in the Cayman Islands after breaking their Covid-19 rules, with the news apparently causing quite some interest in the USA, with ‘Cayman Islands’ trending as high as fourth in the U.S. rankings on Twitter this morning as people discussed the matter. Cayman — a […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall has helped the Biloxi Shuckers reach the Southern League Play-offs for the first time since 2019. The Shuckers will open the play-offs at Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday [September 17] against the Montgomery Biscuits. They secured their play-off berth after a double-header triumph over the Mississippi Braves yesterday, winning the […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph have advanced to the United Soccer League [USL] League One play-off semi-finals after beating One Knoxville 2-1 at home yesterday [November 2]. Goals from Evan Lee and a Lyam MacKinnon penalty handed Greenville victory. Greenville will travel to Union Omaha or host Richmond next weekend depending on the outcome of the […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island claimed a 3-2 win away to Indy Eleven in the United Soccer League [USL] Championship play-off quarter-finals yesterday [November 3]. JJ Williams scored a hat-trick for Smith’s side to ensure they advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, where they will take on Louisville City away on Saturday [November 9]. Smith, a […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island have reached the USL Championship Eastern Conference final after claiming a 3-0 away win over Louisville City in the semi-finals yesterday [November 9]. JJ Williams scored two and Albert Dikwa added another for Smith’s side. Smith, a former New England Revolution winger, was appointed as head coach and general manager of […]

One of Bernews photographers had the opportunity to tag along with the Ocean Vet team of Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming, getting the chance to see a variety of ocean life in action as the cameras rolled for the production of the 12-part television series. The team has been leaving Flatts inlet on a […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is recruiting an Education & Community Outreach Coordinator to join the team for the start of the school year in September. A spokesperson said, “Do you have a passion for Bermuda’s natural environment and knowledge of environmental stewardship? Are you able to connect with and inspire a wide range of young […]

Local solar company BE Solar and Aeolus Capital Management partnered to deploy a clean energy solution to WindReach’s Activity Centre building at the facility in Warwick, with the installation of solar panels recently completed with financial support provided by both Aeolus and BE Solar. “BE Solar designed the solar system to allow for future expansion, […]